From the moment Meghan Liddy set foot in Africa nearly eight years ago, her heart found its home. "She struggled more when she would leave Africa than I did when she first went there," said Meghan's mother, Maryann Liddy. "That's how I knew she belo...

PEORIA - Billy Hauenstein was beyond ecstatic after the Wheaton Warrenville South boys cross country team captured the Class 3A championship on Saturday at Detweiller Park. "All these guys are my brothers," Hauenstein said after he and his teammates...

There were some great performances by Lake County boys cross country runners as they lined up for the 73rd Annual IHSA state meet at legendary Detweiller Park in Peoria Saturday. In Class 2A, Chatham Glenwood took first place with 153 points to edge...

Tuesday is Election Day for state, congressional and county offices and for numerous ballot issues. Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements for contested seats and referendums of local interest. Read our full endorsements here. For printable...

A new play does not always get used the week it is added to the playbook. Sometimes, a team waits for the right spot. Take the play that made the difference in St. Charles North's 24-17 home win over previously undefeated Rolling Meadows in Saturday...

CLASS 8A No. 9 Hinsdale Central Red Devils (8-2) at No. 8 Warren Blue Devils (9-1)When: 7 p.m., Saturday Last week: Hinsdale Central defeated Conant, 28-14; Warren defeated Neuqua Valley, 14-3. Coaches: Dan Hartman, Hinsdale Central; Bryan McNul...

Class 8A No. 4 Homewood-Flossmoor (9-1) at No. 20 Barrington (7-3)When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Last week's results: H-F beat No. 29 Fremd 21-0; Barrington beat No. 13 Oswego East 23-14 Outlook: This is the sixth consecutive year that Barrington has ad...

Class 8A No. 7 West Aurora (9-1) at No. 23 Edwardsville (7-3)Game time: 5 p.m. Saturday Last week: West Aurora 28, South Elgin 20; Edwardsville 44, Evanston 27 Outlook: West Aurora is on the brink of history. The Blackhawks have never advanced t...